Antique pure coin silver teaspoon by Benjamin Dexter. "SCE" monogram on handle.- Manufacturer: Benjamin Dexter
- Item: Teaspoon
- Metal: Coin Silver
- Metal Purity: 900
- Length: 5 7/8"
- Marks: B. DEXTER PURE-COIN
Spoon has been polished and presents in very good condition for it's age, as depicted. Light wear commensurate with age.
Benjamin Dexter
(New Bedford, Massachusetts)
Active as a silversmith and watchmaker from 1839.
Coin Silver
Most coin silver on the market is around 90% silver yet suffers from the misconception that is is much inferior to sterling.